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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 36.72 and 21.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 36.72 and 21.49 is: 29.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 36.72 = 21.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/36.72 = 21.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 36.72 × 21.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.02/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.57

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